Davebutch
New Member
I'm a DIY'er remodeling our 50-year old bathroom. The bathroom has a tub and shower, and I installed a Delta R10000-UNWS rough-in valve. I was very careful to set it at the right depth in the wall for the size tile and backer I'll be using. Based on a combination of what I read on this forum, and what I prefer, I set the valve 47 inches from the floor, and set the tub spout about 4 inches above the rim of the tub. This makes the distance between the tub spout and the mixing valve 29 inches. So, I read in the instructions AFTER everything was soldered that the maximum distance between the between the valve and the tub spout is to be no more than 18 inches. It isn't too late to lower the valve, but I'd rather not. What are the ramifications if I leave it the way it is and the distance exceeds 18 inches? Will something not work right?
Also in the instructions for pressure testing and flushing the newly installed valve, it says to install the stops AFTER testing and flushing the valve. If I turn on the supply without the stops in the valve, will water not come out the ports where the stops go in the valve?
Also in the instructions for pressure testing and flushing the newly installed valve, it says to install the stops AFTER testing and flushing the valve. If I turn on the supply without the stops in the valve, will water not come out the ports where the stops go in the valve?